Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1040 square feet

Charming remodeled bungalow located just four blocks from downtown shopping and eateries (see map). You'll find an inviting, open concept living space ideal for calming with friends and family. Stroll or take the golf cart to the waterfront park bench swings where the Cape Fear meets the Atlantic Ocean, dine by the river, savor live music, spectacular sunsets, historic sites, and cozy stores. Explore the close by Oak Island beaches only a 15 min. drive away. Take a ferry to Bald Head Island or discover historic Wilmington.
End you day unwinding in the gazebo, play bocce, or watch a movie on the enormous sectional with a comfortable fire. There are board games and 3 intelligent TVs to watch with your own accounts and a Victrola (BYO CDs). One bedroom has no TV.
At nighttime, curl up in one of three cozy queen beds with hybrid beds and crisp cotton sheets. In the morning, appreciate your favorite coffee from the Keurig with a latte spinner. The kitchen has basic supplies and the bathroom is complete with blow dryer, towels, shampoo, conditioner, and soap. There is also a half bath off the primary bedroom and a modest washer/dryer.
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About the Area

Located in Southport, this vacation home is in the city center and by the sea. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Brunswick Town State Historic Site. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Booking the best Cape Fear area rental experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• In the Cape Fear area area, The sooner your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked early. Booking your vacation home up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Summer months are the most expensive season along the coast of NC. To find the best value, shift your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Some property management companies offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Cape Fear area visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, travel guide magazines contain money saving offers on local shops and restaurants.

How to choose and book the bestvacation home:

• Select a group lead, select your vacation dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, contact the host before you book your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• Is your group looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Some things to know before you go:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the instructions to your smartphone.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are out! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• Upon arrival, record any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors disrupting your peace. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on good reviews to compel more reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.